EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X: Can the Whole Home Generator Win a CES Award in 2026?
Yes. DELTA Pro Ultra X is the latest in a long line of EcoFlow DELTA Pro and Smart Home Devices to receive recognition and win awards at CES, including:
CES Innovation Awards
EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X (CES 2026 Innovation Award Honoree)
EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra (CES 2024 Innovation Award Honoree)
EcoFlow Blade (CES 2023 Innovation Award Honoree)
EcoFlow Glacier (CES 2023 Innovation Award Honoree)
As of December 2025, EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X has already been named a CES 2026 Innovation Award Honoree, and the event doesn't take place until Tuesday, January 6 — Friday, January 9, 2026.
How EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X Delivers True Whole Home Backup Power
DELTA Pro Ultra X is EcoFlow's most powerful and scalable whole home generator and battery backup power solution yet.
Fully maxed out, the system can provide up to 36kW of continuous AC output with 3 parallel units and a massive 184.32kWh of battery storage capacity.
Its modular expandability and limited portability make it a truly unique whole home generator solution.
Here's what makes EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X the ultimate choice for home battery backup and solar generator applications.
DELTA Pro Ultra X Whole-Home Backup Power
Unified Generation, Storage, & Distribution + Smart Home Energy Management
1. Electricity Generation, Charging Methods, and Installation
Unlike most home backup power systems, EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X doesn't require fixed installation and offers multiple charging and power generation options including solar panels, gas and inverter generators, EV charging piles, and a one-way direct connection to the utility grid.
Unlike grid-tied residential solar panel systems without storage, EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X doesn't connect bidirectionally to the power grid, meaning it continues to operate during blackouts and offers greater electricity bill savings than net-metering programs by maximizing self-consumption of power the system generates.
EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X also offers some portability, with a variety of ports and plugs available on the exterior of the unit.
However, to get the maximum performance and return on investment from the unit, integration with your home circuitry using EcoFlow Smart Home Panel 3 is highly recommended.
2. Whole-Home Backup Power
By integrating EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X with Smart Home Panel 3 and your household wiring, you get seamless off-grid power with backup UPS switchover time of <20ms — less than the blink of an eye.
Auto switchover times of under 20 milliseconds provide a fast enough uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for the vast majority of home appliances and HVAC systems.
However, for home office equipment like desktop computers and hard drives, a UPS with <10ms auto switchover is recommended to prevent data corruption and damage to sensitive electronics.
EcoFlow offers affordable options for <10ms UPS backup such as the RIVER 3 Plus portable power station.
The base configuration of EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X features 1 x Inverter and 2 x Home Backup Batteries (LFP) for continuous AC output of 12 kilowatts (12kW) @ 120/240V, 60Hz and battery storage capacity of 12.288kWh (6144Wh x 2).
Depending on your household electricity consumption, that may be enough power to run your whole home.
However, for larger households of four people or more or properties over 2000 square feet, additional output and storage may be required for maximum comfort and home energy security.
3. Modular Expandability
EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X offers never-before-seen expandability, vastly outperforming its predecessor DELTA Pro Ultra for scalability.
EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra vs. EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X for Scalability
Maximum Capacity | EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra | EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X | Percentage Increase |
Battery Storage | 90kWh | 184.32kWh | 104.8% |
Continuous AC Output | 21.6kW | 36 kW | 66.67% |
Solar Charge Input | 16.8 kW | 30kW | 78.57% |
Smart Home Integration
Key Homeowner Challenges Solved by AI Energy Management
Reliable whole-home battery backup power during blackouts and extended outages
Electricity generation and self-consumption from multiple sources including solar panels and portable gas generators (propane, gasoline, diesel)
True Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging at home
Electricity bill savings through smart home energy management taking advantage of utility provider time-of-use rates. Consume and store grid power during off-peak billing hours, auto-switch to battery backup during peak demand hours. On-peak billing rates in cents per kilowatt-hour (¢/kWh) average double or triple the cost of off-peak electricity consumption, depending on your utility company and where you live
Self-consumption of electricity generated by solar panels pays off at significantly higher rates than net-metering programs offer grid-tied residential solar power systems in almost every case. Greater savings means a higher solar return on investment over the mid-to-long term.
Why EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X Is Positioned for CES 2026 Recognition
EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X has already been recognized as a CES 2026 Innovation Award Honoree as of December 2025 and is well-positioned for other honors at the event in January.
Besides winning multiple CES awards, EcoFlow DELTA Pro Series portable power stations and smart home ecosystem products have won multiple other awards over the years, including:
TIME100 Best Inventions of 2021
iF Design Award 2022
Red Dot Design Award 2022
Silver A' Design Award 2022
Good Housekeeping 2023 Home Reno Award
The media is raving about EcoFlow too.
The New York Times Wirecutter website called two EcoFlow products the best portable power stations on the market.
Popular Mechanics named EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 the best portable power station for whole-home backup.
Outdoor Life agrees that EcoFlow portable power stations are the best overall.
Whether you're shopping for whole-home backup power or a portable solar generator for recreational use, check out EcoFlow's selection today.
DELTA 3 Max Plus Portable Power Station
Frequently Asked Questions
How Does EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X Compare With Traditional Standby Generators?
Traditional fossil fuel standby generators that run on natural gas, propane (LPG), or diesel require permanent outdoor installation, building, electrical, and zoning permits, and offer no return on investment other than providing home backup with ongoing fuel costs. DELTA Pro Ultra X is safe for indoor or sheltered outdoor installation and offers multiple ways to generate and store electricity, including solar panels, EV piles, and portable gas generators.
Can EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X Support Long-Term Off-Grid Living?
Yes, with a maximum solar charge input of 30kW, a fully-expanded EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X can run almost any home indefinitely off-grid. Not only that, but it offers multiple other charging options besides solar panels,including portable gas generators, EV charging piles, and grid power if your primary goals are reliable home backup and ROI rather than living full-time off-grid.
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